Hire law firm to defend lawsuit from Communities for a Better Environment
In Plain English
Communities for a Better Environment has sued the city over an unspecified issue. The city needs outside legal help because its regular city attorney cannot handle this case. If approved, Richmond pays up to $175,000 for specialized environmental law representation.
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